Specialized Luggage for Wine and Alcohol Bottles

VINGARDEVALISE HARDSHELL WINE SUITCASE FOR 12 BOTTLES

VinGardeValise® is your ultimate wine carrier and lets you travel confidently, secure in the knowledge that your wine and beverage bottles, and glasses will reach your destination, no matter what. And we mean no matter what!

You can accommodate 12 standard size 750ml bottles in your VinGardeValise and fully packed, it weighs approximately 20 to 25 kg (43 lbs to 55 lbs) depending on the bottle type.

Practically indestructible, this wine carrier has a 100% polycarbonate shell and dense closed-cell foam that will enable you to transport all of your favorite wine.

The carrier is extremely durable to withstand rugged handling by airlines and other baggage handlers. It conforms to all applicable TSA, FAA, and airline luggage standards.

Inside, the removable wine cavities are especially designed to hold a combination of bottles of almost any shape. The suitcase includes a special Burgundy shaped cavity and a Bordeaux cavity that has removable "shoulder" pads to ensure a snug fit. From Champagne to Riesling, you'll never have to worry about the safety of your bottles.

Whether you're going away for a weekend or an entire month, the VinGardeValise has the flexibility you need. You can include any combination of inserts, from two to twelve bottles, while still leaving room for your clothing and other items.

The four spinner wheels make for easy movement and agile handling whether you're hopping on and off trains, navigating cobble roads, or juggling multiple pieces of luggage.

Features:

Four 360° spinner wheels for easy movement and agile handling

Durable 100% polycarbonate shell

Holds 750ml bottles of almost any shape.

Heavy-duty corner guards

Solidly built to specifically protect your wine

Conforms to all applicable TSA, FAA, and airline luggage standards

Durable to withstand rugged handling by airlines and other baggage handlers

Flexible so that you can take from two to twelve bottles

Space not used for wine can be re-purposed to accommodate clothes, books, or other travel goods

WINE CHECK ELITE LUGGAGE - PLANE

The Wine Check Elite offers a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 6 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane, when used with our crash-tested and certified polystyrene bottle protector.

The luggage boasts of two wheels and a telescopic handle to maneuver on any terrain. The removable padded insert allows 12 bottles to be stored upright. The insert can be removed and stores flat or rolled up, enabling you to use the luggage not only to transport bottles inside the luggage. Insert the heavy-duty bottle protector, and you are ready to fly with 6 bottles on the airplane. Just check it in the hold like any other piece of luggage! The Wine Check Elite is collapsible for easy storage. It folds to less than 15 cm (6 inches) in height and when collapsed it can be placed inside another suitcase for convenient transport. This is a must have bag for wine lovers and wine and spirits professionals.

Key Product Feature:

HEAVY DUTY POLYSTYRENE 6-BOTTLE INSERT AND DURABLE OUTER CARRIER Field and lab tested to protect wine and alcohol bottles from all impacts and crushing that can be encountered when checking luggage on the plane.

KEEPS WINE COLD & PROTECTS FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS Keeps wine cold for up to 5 hours making it the perfect trolley for wine agents, sommeliers and wine professionals running tastings and visiting clients. The insulation properties of the polystyrene insert keep wine protected from outside weather conditions, whether the extreme heat or cold. Perfect for winery tours keeping wine cool when left in the car.

CARRYING HANDLES, TELESCOPIC HANDLE, TWO WHEELS Travel with your wine bottles safely and conveniently from train and taxi to airport and onto the airplane.

REMOVABLE 12-BOTTLE PADDED DIVIDER Replace the heavy-duty 6-bottle polystyrene insert with the 12-bottle divider and transport more bottles in a convenient manner

CHECK YOUR THE CARRIER LIKE ANY HOLD BAGGAGE Check your wines onto the plane like any other hold baggage worry free

COMPLIANT WITH AIR TRANSPORT REGULATIONS This luggage complies with international air travel regulations for checking wine and alcohol in the hold

Includes:

Wine Check Elite Luggage, 12 bottle padded divider insert

Heavy Duty Polystyrene 6-bottle insert

Fits Types of Bottles:

Up to 104 mm / 4.1" in diameter

Up to 345 mm / 13.6" in height

A wide range of bottles from standard Bordeaux-type to extra large Sparkling Wine, to taller Riesling.

WINE CHECK ELITE LUGGAGE

The luggage boasts of two wheels and a telescopic handle to maneuver on any terrain. The removable padded insert allows 12 bottles to be stored upright. The insert can be removed and stores flat or rolled up, enabling you to use the luggage not only to transport bottles inside the luggage. The Wine Check Elite is collapsible for easy storage. It folds to less than 15 cm (6 inches) in height and when collapsed it can be placed inside another suitcase for convenient transport. This is a must have bag for wine lovers and wine and spirits professionals.

Key Product Features:

CARRYING HANDLES, TELESCOPIC HANDLE, TWO WHEELS Travel with 12 bottles of wine and alcohol safely and comfortably whether by train, car, or rolling through town

REMOVABLE 12-BOTTLE PADDED DIVIDER Removing the bottle divider turns it into a multi-use luggage. The divider folds flat and can be stored in the front pocket

PADDED SIDES, TOP AND BOTTOM Bottles are protected from impacts and can travel safely

DURABLE, HIGH QUALITY 1680D BALISTIC NYLON & REINFORCED STITCHING. The carrier has been designed to withstand rough treatment

Includes:

Wine Check Elite Luggage, 12 bottle padded divider insert

Fits Types of Bottles:

Up to 104 mm / 4.1" in diameter

Up to 345 mm / 13.6" in height

A wide range of bottles from standard Bordeaux-type to extra large Sparkling Wine, to taller Riesling.

WINE CHECK AIRPLANE LUGGAGE FOR 12 LARGE BOTTLES - AIRLINE COMPLIANT

The Wine Check suitcase is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 12 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, spirits, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane just like any standard hold baggage. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected a combination of our high-density styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination.

HEAVY DUTY POLYSTYRENE 12-BOTTLE INSERT AND DURABLE OUTER CARRIER Field and lab tested to protect wine and alcohol bottles from all impacts and crushing that can be encountered when checking luggage on the plane

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHECKING ONTO THE AIRPLANE AS HOLD LUGGAGE This specialized, airline-compliant luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage

LIGHTWEIGHT, WHEELS, FOLDABLE WITHOUT INSERT It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed)

AIRLINE COMPLIANT Boxes can be checked onto the airplane like any standard hold luggage protecting your wine against anything the baggage handlers throw at it. Will withstand abuse even during international multi connection flights.

WINE CHECK AIRPLANE LUGGAGE FOR 15 WINE BOTTLES - AIRLINE COMPLIANT

The Wine Check suitcase is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 15 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected a combination of our high-density styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination.

HEAVY DUTY POLYSTYRENE 12+3 BOTTLE INSERTS AND DURABLE OUTER CARRIER field and lab tested to protect wine and alcohol bottles from all impacts and crushing that can be encountered when checking luggage on the plane.

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHECKING ONTO THE AIRPLANE AS HOLD LUGGAGE This specialized, airline-compliant luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage

LIGHTWEIGHT, WHEELS, FOLDABLE WITHOUT INSERT It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed)

AIRLINE COMPLIANT Boxes can be checked onto the airplane like any standard hold luggage protecting your wine against anything the baggage handlers throw at it. Will withstand abuse even during international multi connection flights.

FITS 15 BOTTLES Fits 12 bottles up to 78 mm / 3.1 in in diameter & up to 320 mm / 12.6 in in height (Typical slim Bordeaux) and 3 bottles up to 90 mm / 3.5 in in diameter & up to 340 mm / 13.4 in in height (Typical Burgundy/Pinot Noir or Champagne)

The Wine Check is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 12 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected by a patent-pending design that works in combination with Lazenne's Styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination. Learn more about the Wine Check

WINE CHECK LUGGAGE (WITHOUT BOTTLE PROTECTING INSERT)

The Wine Check is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 12 or 15 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected by a patent-pending design that works in combination with Lazenne's Styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination. We also sell it with our 12 and 15 bottle modules. THIS VERSION DOES NOT COME WITH AN INSERT. Learn more about the Wine Check

WINE CHECK LUGGAGE + LAZENNE BOTTLE PROTECTOR FOR 12 LARGE BOTTLES

The Wine Check is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 12 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected by a patent-pending design that works in combination with our high-density Styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination. Learn more about the Wine Check

The Wine Check is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 15 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected by a patent-pending design that works in combination with Lazenne's Styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12/15-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination. Learn more about the Wine Check

The Wine Check is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 12 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected by a patent-pending design that works in combination with Lazenne's Styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination. Learn more about the Wine Check

WINE CHECK LUGGAGE (WITHOUT BOTTLE PROTECTING INSERT)

The Wine Check is a safe, convenient, and legal way to fly with 12 or 15 bottles of wine, champagne, beer, cider, hard liquor, or olive oil! This specialized, airline-approved luggage can be checked onto a plane. Its lightweight design allows you to stay under the 23 kg (50 lb.) airline weight limit for luggage!

Your wine is protected by a patent-pending design that works in combination with Lazenne's Styrofoam Bottle Protector which sits inside the padded Wine Check carrying case. It's lightweight and the attached wheels and strap make it easy to roll behind you! The Wine Check is collapsible and reusable (when the wine shipper box/insert is removed), so you can store it and use it whenever you want to take wine with you. When collapsed it can be placed inside another piece of luggage. It fits nearly all the widely available, replaceable 12-bottle styrofoam wine shippers that can be purchased at the destination. We also sell it with our 12 and 15 bottle modules. THIS VERSION DOES NOT COME WITH AN INSERT. Learn more about the Wine Check

WINE TASTING BOX COOLER

ThePerbacco® Tasting Box is a portable cooler designed to keep wine bottles at the ideal temperature, even in the most severe thermal conditions. The Perbacco® Tasting Box lid holds 5 bottles in a stable and secure system, limiting movement during transportation. The correct temperature is ensured by 4 cold accumulator freezer blocks neatly positioned next to the bottles that can be quickly cooled in the freezer.

Included in the box are 3 caps for still wines and 2 caps for sparkling wines that ensure the bottles are tightly sealed at the end of the tasting session, preserving the organoleptic characteristics of the contents and avoiding annoying spills.

The internal insert is easily removable for cleaning.

The Perbacco® Tasting Box comes with a soft, adjustable shoulder strap that can be completely adapted to fit any height, making it convenient to carry. The base and lid of Perbacco Tasting Box are sealed with a patented system that limits frigorie leakage.

The Perbacco® Tasting Box is an indispensable tool for all wine and beer lovers, whether they work in the industry or are simply huge enthusiasts. The Tasting Box will accompany them on their tasting journey, with a guaranteed performance that will not disappoint, leaving their interlocutors pleasantly surprised.

INSIDE THE TASTING KIT

The Perbacco® Tasting Box comes complete with a tasting kit that includes:

4 cold accumulator freezer blocks: easily accommodated within the Perbacco® Tasting Box in the prearranged positions, they can be cooled in a freezer in just 12 hours. The small dimensions make them practical and uncumbersome, adaptable to small spaces.

3 Pulltex silicone caps for still wines: they ensure natural adhesion to the bottle. Their patented shape produces an area of ​​suction inside the neck of the bottle, preserving the wine for a long time. The locking system is completely airtight and the bottle is completely sealed in any position.

2 Pulltex caps in silicone for semi-sparkling and sparkling wines: they are patented to prevent the evaporation of carbon dioxide and maintain the bubbles in the wine, so that they remain effervescent for a long time. The locking system is airtight and the bottle is completely sealed in any position.

PERFORMANCE

To check the thermal seal effectiveness of the Perbacco Tasting Box, thermal tests were performed over 12 hours with external temperature variations from 21.5 °C up to 28.5 °C. The test was carried out using 5 bottles of wine at a temperature of 5.6 ° C and 4 cold accumulator freezer blocks supplied with the freezer box.

LAZENNE BOTTLE PROTECTOR - 12 CLASSIC BOTTLES

Are you looking to safely ship or check your wine, champagne, beer, spirits, or olive oil bottles onto a plane? Lazenne's range of deluxe, high performance wine protectors are the way to go. It protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. This Bottle Protector is designed to fit 12 traditional bottles (typical classic Bordeaux style with a max diameter of 78 mm / 3.1 in). Not sure which product is right for you? See our Bottle Protector Guide. Works with the Wine Check!

LAZENNE BOTTLE PROTECTOR - 3 LARGE BOTTLES

Are you looking to safely ship or check your wine, champagne, beer, spirits, or olive oil bottles onto a plane? Lazenne's range of deluxe, high performance bottle protectors are the way to go. It protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. This Bottle Protector is designed to fit 3 large wine bottles (typical Burgundy/Pinot Noir or Champagne/Sparkling Wine bottles). Not sure which product is right for you? See our Bottle Protector Guide.

Includes:

One polystyrene insert for 3 bottles

An outer cardboard box (376 x 350 x 115 mm 14.8 x 13.8 x 4.5 in)

Fits:

Bottles up to 90 mm / 3.5" in diameter

Bottles up to 340 mm / 13.4" in height

Typical Burgundy/Pinot Noir or Champagne/Sparkling Wine bottles

Other Info:

Weighs 0.6kg / 1.3lb

100% recyclable, and made from Expanded polystyrene (EPS), which uses little energy to manufacture and creates little pollution.

LAZENNE BOTTLE PROTECTOR - 6 LARGE BOTTLES

Are you looking to safely ship or check your wine, champagne, beer, spirits, or olive oil bottles onto a plane? Lazenne's range of deluxe, high performance bottle protectors are the way to go. It protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. This Bottle Protector is designed to fit 6 large wine bottles (typical Burgundy/Pinot Noir or Champagne/Sparkling Wine bottles). Not sure which product is right for you? See our Bottle Protector Guide.

Includes:

One polystyrene insert for 6 bottles

An outer cardboard box (355 x 235 x 380 mm 14.0 x 9.3 x 15.0 in);

Fits:

Bottles up to 90 mm / 3.5" in diameter

Bottles up to 340 mm / 13.4" in height

Typical Burgundy/Pinot Noir or Champagne/Sparkling Wine bottles

Other Info:

Weighs 0.8kg / 1.7lb

100% recyclable, and made from Expanded polystyrene (EPS), which uses little energy to manufacture and creates little pollution.

PERBACCO 2-BOTTLE WINE BOX

Are you looking to safely ship or check your wine bottles onto a plane? The Perbacco high-density polystyrene box protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. The Perbacco 2-bottle wine box is made out of high-density EPS material and does not need to be used with an outer cardboard box. Just place your bottles inside, close the lid and seal the box with tape. The shipper is designed to fit one two standard wine or sparkling bottles (from Bordeaux style to fat Champagne).

PERBACCO 4-BOTTLE WINE BOX

Are you looking to safely ship or check your wine bottles onto a plane? The Perbacco high-density polystyrene box protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. The Perbacco 4-bottle wine box is made out of high-density EPS material and does not need to be used with an outer cardboard box. Just place your bottles inside, close the lid and seal the box with tape. The shipper is designed to fit one four standard wine or sparkling bottles (from Bordeaux style to fat Champagne).

PERBACCO 6-BOTTLE BEER BOX

Are you looking to safely ship or check your beer bottles onto a plane? The Perbacco high-density polystyrene beer box protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. The Perbacco beer box is made out of high-density EPS material and does not need to be used with an outer cardboard box. Just place your beer bottles inside, close the lid and seal the box with tape. The shipper is designed to fit 6 bottles covering the standard beer bottle sizes of 250 ml, 330 ml, and 500 ml. It also works great for olive oil bottles and half-bottles of wine. Looking to ship or check more than 6 beer bottles? Just tape multiple boxes together.

PERBACCO MAGNUM WINE BOX

Are you looking to safely ship or check your magnum wine bottle onto a plane? The Perbacco high-density polystyrene box protects against major impacts and is crush resistant, keeping your bottles safe. It also protects against extreme temperature and maintains steady pressure levels protecting your bottles’ precious content. The Perbacco magnum wine box is made out of high-density EPS material and does not need to be used with an outer cardboard box. Just place your bottle inside, close the lid and seal the box with tape. The shipper is designed to fit one magnum wine bottle. Looking to ship or check more than one magnum wine bottle? Just tape multiple boxes together.

Includes:

One polystyrene insert for a magnum wine 1.5 L bottle

Outer dimensions

Fits:

Magnum 1.5 litre bottles up to 12.5cm/ 4.9 in diameter

Magnum 1.5 litre bottles up to 43cm / 16.9 in height

Other Info:

Weighs 0.3kg / 0.70 lbs empty

100% recyclable, and made from Expanded polystyrene (EPS), which uses little energy to manufacture and creates little pollution.

SWIRL WINE BOTTLE AND WINE GLASS CARRIER

Swirl is a luxurious wine carrier that makes sure your bottle of wine (not included) and the two glasses (included) arrive safely at their destination. Throw the Swirl wine carrier into your suitcase. Your bottle and glasses will be safely protected during the airplane trip (against those rough baggage handlers), and you'll have that perfect bottle ready to drink at your destination (like at your hotel). Its insulative properties enable you to take your bottle to and enjoy it at a picnic. Made from tough polyethylene material. Designed in the Netherlands. Don't forget your corkscrew!

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